Traiguén

Traiguén is a commune in Malleco Province in the Araucanía Region, located in agricultural landscape with both urban and rural areas. The town sits amid hills and farmland shaped by crop cultivation and livestock raising.

The town was founded on December 2, 1878, developing from a small settlement into an administrative center. Its growth was tied to agricultural expansion and European migration into the southern Chilean region.

The name Traiguén comes from Mapudungun, the language of the indigenous Mapuche people, and reflects the deep roots of native culture in the region. This linguistic heritage remains visible in local place names and community identity today.

The climate offers warm summers and cool winters with regular rainfall, making the area ideal for agriculture. Visitors should dress in layers as temperatures shift throughout the year and seasons change noticeably.

The Deutsche Schule Traiguén reveals the significant role German immigrants played in founding and shaping the town during the 1800s. This heritage remains visible in the town's architecture and local institutions.

Location: Malleco Province

Location: Araucanía Region

Inception: December 2, 1878

Elevation above the sea: 180 m

Website: http://traiguen.cl/webpublico

GPS coordinates: -38.25000,-72.68333

Latest update: December 22, 2025 12:50